楓(かえで)

かえで

noun

maple (tree)

1. maple tree

A deciduous tree famous for its distinctive lobed leaves that turn brilliant red in autumn. Maples are central to Japanese autumn scenery.

秋(あき)になると楓(かえで)が赤(あか)く染(そ)まる。

In autumn, maples turn red.

庭(にわ)に楓(かえで)を植(う)えた。

I planted a maple tree in the garden.

楓(かえで)の葉(は)が地面(じめん)に散(ち)り敷(し)いている。

Maple leaves are scattered across the ground.

楓(かえで) refers to maple trees, especially Japanese maples.

Related terms:

紅葉(もみじ)/紅葉(こうよう) (autumn leaves; also refers to red maples specifically)
楓(かえで)の葉(は) (maple leaf)
紅葉狩(もみじが)り (autumn leaf viewing)

Popular varieties:

伊呂波(いろは)楓(もみじ) (Japanese maple - most common)
大楓(おおかえで) (large maple)

Counter: 本(ほん)

Cultural note:
Maple leaves are a symbol of autumn in Japan. 紅葉狩(もみじが)り (autumn leaf viewing) is as culturally significant as 花見(はなみ) (cherry blossom viewing). Famous spots include Kyoto's temples (Tofukuji, Eikando) and Nikko. The Canadian maple leaf (楓(かえで)の葉(は)) is also known in Japan from the national flag.

Related Words

Related: 紅葉(もみじ) (autumn leaves)

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Added 2026.1.14 20:02 · Revised 2026.5.31 23:09

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